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1261 Illinois Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204

$875,000
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BEDS2 BATHS1 full SQUARE FEET832 MLS#NJCM2006896
STATUSACTIVE PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONCAPE MAY CITY SCHOOLLOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

Property Description

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS DUE BY FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH. Welcome to 1261 Illinois Avenue, a charming, move-in ready coastal retreat nestled in the heart of Cape May. This delightful 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers the perfect blend of beachside charm and modern comfort, making it ideal as a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Situated on a spacious 40x125 lot, the home features a bright and inviting interior with an open living area, updated flooring, and abundant natural light throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout flows seamlessly from the living space into the kitchen, creating a comfortable environment for relaxing or entertaining. Walk up to the front of the home and find a covered front porch, perfect for enjoying a cupof coffee before your summer mornings begin down the shore. Walk inside and find a very spacious family room, with a pull out couch that sleeps 2. There are 2 generously sized bedrooms, and they both provide comfortable accommodations, while the full bathroom is conveniently located for easy access, along with a full sized washer and dryer. The kitchen is completely updated, and features an eat-in area, and sliding glass doors that lead to the fully fenced in back yard and patio. The private yard offers the perfect space for outdoor dining, summer barbecues, or unwinding after a day at the beach. There is also an outdoor shower which is perfect for rinsing off after a day of fun at the beach. There is a large, detached oversized 1.5 car garage, and a driveway that fits at least 3 cars... adding to the home’s appeal. This property also presents an excellent opportunity for investors or second-home buyers, generating over $40,000 in annual rental income with strong seasonal demand in one of the Jersey Shore’s most desirable destinations. Located just minutes from Cape May’s beautiful beaches, renowned restaurants, shopping, and historic downtown, this property offers the quintessential shore lifestyle with strong income potential.

1261 Illinois Avenue | MLS# NJCM2006896

This single family home located at 1261 Illinois Avenue, Cape May, NJ 08204 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $875,000. This property was built in 1975 and has 2 bedrooms and 1 full baths with 832 sq. ft. Illinois Avenue is located in the CAPE MAY CITY subdivision within the LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS school district. Search CAPE MAY CITY real estate on www.realtymark.net today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Central A/C
Fuel Type: Electric
Garage: 1
Heating: Wall Unit
Home Style: Traditional
Lot Size: 0.11 Acres
Stories: 1.0
Taxes: $5,221
Year Built: 1975

Feature Descriptions

Additional Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Days on Site: 12
Exterior: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Lot Dimensions: 0.11 Acre(S)
Municipality: CAPE MAY CITY
Parking Notes: 4 Total Parking Spaces
Sewer: Public Sewer
SQFT Above Finished: 832
SQFT Total Finished: 832
Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
Total Garage/Parking Spaces: 4
Water: Public

Local Schools

School District: LOWER CAPE MAY REGIONAL SCHOOLS

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Agency Name: Real Broker, LLC
Agency Phone: 8554500442

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Agency Title: RealtyMark
Agency Phone: 888-240-0600

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$ 2,637.66 per month $1,947.37 Principal & Interest $435.08 Property Tax $255.21 Homeowner's Insurance

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